The 63-year-old has more than 40 years of NHL experience since being drafted by the Buffalo Sabres as a forward in 1971.

After spending his entire playing career in Buffalo, Ramsay moved behind the Sabres' bench. He served as an assistant with the team during the 1986-87 season and took over as interim head coach late that year.

He also spent time as Buffalo's assistant general manager and director of player personnel prior to his departure in 1993.

He served as head coach of the Atlanta Thrashers in 2010-11. He was also an assistant with the Philadelphia Flyers (1998-2000) and was the team's interim head coach in February 2000, compiling a record of 16-8-1-0 while guiding the Flyers to an Atlantic Division title.